Document eVpjwgpV39MDLxa98OdJVd84
AR226-2311
Paul R Jann 03/13/2003 01:27 PM
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Catherine A Barton/AE/DuPont@DuPont Wilfred K Whitcraft/AE/DuPont@DuPont, Charles J Zarzecki/AE/DuPont@DuPont, Mark C Hause/DuPont@DuPont Re: air monitoring Q
Cathy,
Sometimes you need a little real data to satisfy both the Agency and the public when it comes down to
sensitive issue like carcinogen HAPs. W e did at Edge Moor for D/F sampling in the community. The
ISC modeling is a prediction that should be reasonably accurate for stacks, but has a little more
uncertainty when you add in fugitive and areas sources.
As far as ballpark costs for doing ambient sampling, it all depends on the scope needed for answering
the questions) raised by the issue. For Edge Moor, w e did ISC modeling first to identity "hot spots" of
predicted max. concentrations. Then we got Agency to agree to succinct program of 5 sample events in
which we measured 24 hr avg. cone at three locations, plus upwind background location some distance
away. The analytical costs can be $1200. to $2000. each sample depending on how many analytes
w e're screening for. Ail together and including a separate one time event at Cherry Island landfill with
two locations, I believe the Weston charged $50M -60M .
Business has to decide if cost of sampling is worth the knowledge to defuse public opinion,
regards, Paul
Catherine A Barton
Catherine A Barton 03/13/2003 11:05 AM
To: Paul R Jann/AE/DuPont@DuPont, Wilfred K Whitcraft/AE/DuPont@DuPont cc: Charles J Zarzecki/AE/DuPont@DuPont, Mark C Hause/DuPont@DuPont Subject: air monitoring
PJ and Fred,
The site that Chariie and I are working with is starting to make noises about doing actual sampling to validate their ISC results. For a number of reasons, that is concerning. I'd like to hear both your thoughts on this.
In addition, I think we need to supply the business with real information about the cost and logistics for doing fenceline and community modeling. Do you guys have some information that can help us here?
Thanks, Cathie
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